**Google News Initiative Fellowships 2023: Application Now Open for Journalists Worldwide**
**Applications for the 2023 Google News Initiative Fellowships are now open.** The program supports journalists from around the world to pursue in-depth reporting projects on underreported topics that have a global impact.
**About the Fellowships**
The Google News Initiative Fellowships provide funding, mentorship, and training to journalists to support their work on important stories that often lack the resources and attention they deserve.
**Eligibility**
To be eligible for a Google News Initiative Fellowship, applicants must:
* Be a journalist with at least three years of professional experience.
* Have a strong track record of producing high-quality journalism.
* Be fluent in English.
* Be able to commit to a full-time reporting project for six to nine months.
**Benefits**
Google News Initiative Fellows receive:
* A stipend of $60,000 to support their reporting.
* Mentorship from experienced journalists and industry experts.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Access to Google’s resources and network.
**Application Process**
The application process for the 2023 Google News Initiative Fellowships is now open and will close on **March 24, 2023**. Applicants can apply online at [this link](https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/journalism-fellowships/application/).
**Selection Process**
Applications will be reviewed by a panel of journalists and industry experts. The selection process will be based on the following criteria:
* The quality of the proposed reporting project.
* The applicant’s experience and qualifications.
* The potential impact of the project.
**Timeline**
* **Application deadline:** March 24, 2023
* **Selection announcement:** May 2023
* **Fellowship period:** September 2023 – May 2024
**For more information, please visit the Google News Initiative Fellowships website at [this link](https://newsinitiative.withgoogle.com/journalism-fellowships/).**.
